Hi all. I own the Tanto v1 and just love them! I've had good results with both Tubes and SS integrateds -- started with a Graaf GM50B tube, moved to a Gamut SI-100 SS, and now am using an EAR/Yoshino 988. Each one of them has had their own signature sound (a sign of a good speaker) but my fave so far is the EAR. It puts out 70W of class A KT90 tube power and delivers a deep, wide, lush soundstage. The bass was punchiest (of course) with the Gamut, but I'm happy with the tradeoff. Haven't heard the Tanto v2, but I imagine there's not much difference between the v1 and v2.
For your info, the designer of the Tanto, Robert Gaboury, voiced them with the Bryston 2B which can be found pretty cheaply here on A'gon or Ebay. You'd need a preamp if you decide to go this route.
For your info, the designer of the Tanto, Robert Gaboury, voiced them with the Bryston 2B which can be found pretty cheaply here on A'gon or Ebay. You'd need a preamp if you decide to go this route.